Saskatchewan Human Rights Tribunal
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Human Rights Commission applauds
government's proposed amendments to end mandatory retirement Saskatoon (November 7, 2006) The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission is pleased with yesterday's announcement by the Government of Saskatchewan of legislative amendments to The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to end mandatory retirement. (read more) |
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SHRC 2005-2006 annual report The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission's 2005-2006 Annual Report was tabled in the Saskatchewan Legislature on July 26, 2006.
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Pregnancy, Parenting and the Workplace
Handbook A new guide has been created to help employers and employees understand pregnancy and parental rights in the workplace. Produced by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission in partnership with other agencies, Pregnancy, Parenting and the Workplace covers human rights, labour standards, employment insurance benefits and the accommodation of family needs. This “one-stop” source of information answers common questions such as "Can I be refused a job because I’m pregnant?” and "How do I apply for parental benefits?" Free copies of the guide are available from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission and Saskatchewan Labour, or it can be downloaded from this site (see PDF version below or click on cover).
Pregnancy, Parenting and the Workplace Handbook - For persons or organizations interested in producing a version of the PPW booklet that can be printed double-sided on 8.5 x 14 paper and then folded in half to create the full booklet, an "imposition file" can be downloaded by clicking the link below. |
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Municipalities Rally Against Racism March 21st is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It is the day which was proclaimed by the United Nations forty years ago to commemorate the people killed and wounded at a peaceful anti-apartheid demonstration outside Sharpeville, South Africa in 1960. In Saskatchewan, March 21st provides an opportunity to express our ongoing commitment to a society free from all forms of racism. (read more) |
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Human Rights Education - Making A
Difference: A 10-Year Report on Educational Activities
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| December 6, 2005: Honouring women who have been victims of violence: A message from Chief Commissioner Donna Scott |
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| Why We Should Care About
Discrimination Against Older Persons October 1st is the International Day of Older Persons, a day set aside by the United Nations to address the independence, participation, care, self-fulfillment and dignity of older persons. But the reality is that older Saskatchewan residents face discrimination in many important parts of life. (read more) |
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Human rights commissions to champion Coalition of
Municipalities
Against Racism and Discrimination Saskatoon (July 7, 2005) – Human rights commissions attending the meeting of the Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA), in Saskatoon June 12-15, 2005, agreed to provide support in principle for the work of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCU) calling for the establishment of a Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination. (read more) |
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CASHRA Conference 2005 The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission was pleased to host the CASHRA 2005 conference in Saskatoon on June 13th and 14th. Approximately 150 delegates registered for the conference which featured local, national and international presenters and addressed a broad range of human rights issues. Keynote speakers included The Honourable K. James Bartleman, O.Ont., Dr. Stephen Lewis, and The Honourable Senator Raynell Anderson. For more information about the conference, go to: http://www.cashra.ca . |
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| The Saskatoon Anne Frank
Committee The Saskatoon Anne Frank Committee is a coalition of more than 25 community organizations which came together to bring to Saskatoon the exhibit, "Anne Frank in the World 1929-1945." Housed at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, the exhibit was viewed by 18,508 visitors. The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission and the City of Saskatoon's Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Office were co-chairs of the committee which plans to continue the work they have begun to help address and heal racism and other forms of discrimination in our community. |
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